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Forklift Operator

$18.5 per hour

Manpower Group Inc.

Looking for a stable night shift opportunity where your forklift experience will be put to good use?

We're seeking experienced Forklift Operators to support a high-volume manufacturing operation in Newton, NC. This role is ideal for individuals who have a strong background operating forklifts in manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or industrial environments and understand the importance of safety, accuracy, and reliability.

Location: Newton, NC

Pay: $18.50/Hour

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Schedule: 2-2-3 Rotating Schedule | Work Every Other Weekend

What You'll Do:

  • Operate forklifts safely and efficiently throughout the facility

  • Move raw materials and finished products to designated locations

  • Load and unload trailers

  • Supply production lines with materials to support operations

  • Transport inventory throughout the warehouse and production areas

  • Perform pre-shift equipment inspections

  • Follow all safety and quality procedures

What We're Looking For:

  • At least 3 years of recent forklift experience

  • Experience in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or warehouse environments

  • Strong commitment to safety and attention to detail

  • Reliable attendance and dependable transportation

  • Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • Stable work history preferred

  • Experience loading, unloading, staging, and material movement

Why Apply?

  • $18.50 per hour

  • Full-time night shift schedule

  • Weekly pay

  • Work every other weekend

  • Consistent hours

  • Temp-to-hire opportunity

  • Long-term career potential

  • Supportive manufacturing environment

A Great Fit For Someone Who:

Has a proven track record operating forklifts safely, takes pride in dependable attendance, enjoys working in an industrial environment, and is looking for a long-term opportunity with a stable employer.

If you have 3+ years of recent forklift experience and are ready for your next opportunity, apply today.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands - Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells - creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality, and Disability, and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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